Photo Credit Landmark Photography. This home was designed with entertainment in mind. It has minimal detailing to give that contemporary transitional simplicity. The outdoor living and entertainment takes advantage of the lush wooded back lot. The see through aquarium and fireplace gives each space a feeling of coziness while allowing the open feel desired. In the basement the bar and wine cellar hosts more entertaining possibilities. Across from the bar is a sunken gulf simulator room and Theater. With the ongoing concept of open floor plan guests can communicate from the many exciting spaces in the basement.

Firm of Record: Nancy Clapp Kerber, Architect/ StoneHorse Design Project Role: Project Designer ( Collaborative ) Builder: Cape Associates - www.capeassociates.com Photographer: Lark Gilmer Smothermon - www.woollybugger.org

You Can Make It into a Multipurpose Room Using different rooms for different purposes is so outdated. These days, the majority of people want their kitchen to be a family-hub where everyone can gather for meals, but still have enough space to do their own thing too. Depending on the size of your kitchen, you may want to combine preparation and cooking areas with dining areas and living zones. Even if your kitchen isn’t huge, having an area in the kitchen where you can enjoy a meal or a glass of wine with friends will allow you to continue being part of the conversation even if you’re washing the dishes or preparing food.

Photography by Dustin Peck Photography
シャーロットにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり) の写真

ミネアポリスにある中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (黄色い壁、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり) の写真

Dustin Mifflin Photography
カルガリーにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、タイルの暖炉まわり、両方向型暖炉) の写真

Our clients were living in a Northwood Hills home in Dallas that was built in 1968. Some updates had been done but none really to the main living areas in the front of the house. They love to entertain and do so frequently but the layout of their house wasn’t very functional. There was a galley kitchen, which was mostly shut off to the rest of the home. They were not using the formal living and dining room in front of your house, so they wanted to see how this space could be better utilized. They wanted to create a more open and updated kitchen space that fits their lifestyle. One idea was to turn part of this space into an office, utilizing the bay window with the view out of the front of the house. Storage was also a necessity, as they entertain often and need space for storing those items they use for entertaining. They would also like to incorporate a wet bar somewhere! We demoed the brick and paneling from all of the existing walls and put up drywall. The openings on either side of the fireplace and through the entryway were widened and the kitchen was completely opened up. The fireplace surround is changed to a modern Emser Esplanade Trail tile, versus the chunky rock it was previously. The ceiling was raised and leveled out and the beams were removed throughout the entire area. Beautiful Olympus quartzite countertops were installed throughout the kitchen and butler’s pantry with white Chandler cabinets and Grace 4”x12” Bianco tile backsplash. A large two level island with bar seating for guests was built to create a little separation between the kitchen and dining room. Contrasting black Chandler cabinets were used for the island, as well as for the bar area, all with the same 6” Emtek Alexander pulls. A Blanco low divide metallic gray kitchen sink was placed in the center of the island with a Kohler Bellera kitchen faucet in vibrant stainless. To finish off the look three Iconic Classic Globe Small Pendants in Antiqued Nickel pendant lights were hung above the island. Black Supreme granite countertops with a cool leathered finish were installed in the wet bar, The backsplash is Choice Fawn gloss 4x12” tile, which created a little different look than in the kitchen. A hammered copper Hayden square sink was installed in the bar, giving it that cool bar feel with the black Chandler cabinets. Off the kitchen was a laundry room and powder bath that were also updated. They wanted to have a little fun with these spaces, so the clients chose a geometric black and white Bella Mori 9x9” porcelain tile. Coordinating black and white polka dot wallpaper was installed in the laundry room and a fun floral black and white wallpaper in the powder bath. A dark bronze Metal Mirror with a shelf was installed above the porcelain pedestal sink with simple floating black shelves for storage. Their butlers pantry, the added storage space, and the overall functionality has made entertaining so much easier and keeps unwanted things out of sight, whether the guests are sitting at the island or at the wet bar! The clients absolutely love their new space and the way in which has transformed their lives and really love entertaining even more now!

デトロイトにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、黄色い床、クロスの天井) の写真

タンパにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、白い床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格の小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (グレーの壁、ラミネートの床、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真

ダラスにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、ベージュの床) の写真

Total main floor renovation - walls opened up to give this home a brighter feeling and open concept. New warm hardwood flooring throughout, new baseboards and casing brighten the spaces and bring a new crisp look to this two story home. Accent lighting adds warmth and rich layers to the space. Window treatments add final touches that enrich the spaces. Modern island fireplace floats in space and is shared with Kitchen, Dining Room and Living Room areas.

フェニックスにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真

Our clients were living in a Northwood Hills home in Dallas that was built in 1968. Some updates had been done but none really to the main living areas in the front of the house. They love to entertain and do so frequently but the layout of their house wasn’t very functional. There was a galley kitchen, which was mostly shut off to the rest of the home. They were not using the formal living and dining room in front of your house, so they wanted to see how this space could be better utilized. They wanted to create a more open and updated kitchen space that fits their lifestyle. One idea was to turn part of this space into an office, utilizing the bay window with the view out of the front of the house. Storage was also a necessity, as they entertain often and need space for storing those items they use for entertaining. They would also like to incorporate a wet bar somewhere! We demoed the brick and paneling from all of the existing walls and put up drywall. The openings on either side of the fireplace and through the entryway were widened and the kitchen was completely opened up. The fireplace surround is changed to a modern Emser Esplanade Trail tile, versus the chunky rock it was previously. The ceiling was raised and leveled out and the beams were removed throughout the entire area. Beautiful Olympus quartzite countertops were installed throughout the kitchen and butler’s pantry with white Chandler cabinets and Grace 4”x12” Bianco tile backsplash. A large two level island with bar seating for guests was built to create a little separation between the kitchen and dining room. Contrasting black Chandler cabinets were used for the island, as well as for the bar area, all with the same 6” Emtek Alexander pulls. A Blanco low divide metallic gray kitchen sink was placed in the center of the island with a Kohler Bellera kitchen faucet in vibrant stainless. To finish off the look three Iconic Classic Globe Small Pendants in Antiqued Nickel pendant lights were hung above the island. Black Supreme granite countertops with a cool leathered finish were installed in the wet bar, The backsplash is Choice Fawn gloss 4x12” tile, which created a little different look than in the kitchen. A hammered copper Hayden square sink was installed in the bar, giving it that cool bar feel with the black Chandler cabinets. Off the kitchen was a laundry room and powder bath that were also updated. They wanted to have a little fun with these spaces, so the clients chose a geometric black and white Bella Mori 9x9” porcelain tile. Coordinating black and white polka dot wallpaper was installed in the laundry room and a fun floral black and white wallpaper in the powder bath. A dark bronze Metal Mirror with a shelf was installed above the porcelain pedestal sink with simple floating black shelves for storage. Their butlers pantry, the added storage space, and the overall functionality has made entertaining so much easier and keeps unwanted things out of sight, whether the guests are sitting at the island or at the wet bar! The clients absolutely love their new space and the way in which has transformed their lives and really love entertaining even more now!

A view of the dining room to the left of the stairs as you come up with their clerestory windows catching the sunrise and the fireplace that helps to define the rooms with it's tile surround.

A breathtaking architectural masterpiece!. This project is a custom home designed by Simonian Rosenbaum Architects. Located in the heart of Old Short Hills just blocks to NJ Transit Hoboken and NYC trains. Open concept floor plan with ultra-luxurious finishes and furniture selection.

Uno degli aspetti più complessi nella progettazione di una mansarda è il sistema di illuminazione dello spazio. Una corretta illuminazione può fare la differenza e trasformare un appartamento ben arredato in un appartamento spettacolare. In questo progetto abbiamo deciso di utilizzare la trave di colmo quale "distributore" di illuminazione: oltre ad un sistema di strisce led che illumina il tetto in legno,da questo si diramano tutti i cavi che alimentano le lampade pendenti. In uno spazio molto alto è altresi importante evitare accuratamente la percezione di "spazio vuoto" e l'uso delle lampade pendenti scongiura questa eventualità. Ph. Andrea Pozzi

Alain Jaramillo
ボルチモアにある高級な広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (黄色い壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、マルチカラーの床) の写真